ActionFit check
Is Pester worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro shooter fans who want fast vertical action
- Players who enjoy customising play options
- Commodore 64 enthusiasts interested in remade games
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced shooter with less hectic action
- Those looking for a game built around varied genres or activities rather than vertical shooting
- Players who prefer contemporary visual styles over remastered sprite artwork
Our take on Pester
The defining detail is the combination of vertical shooting and more than 100 customisable play-option combinations, giving this retro remake a broad range of possible configurations.
What is Pester?
Pester is a fast-paced retro vertical shooter remade from one of Flump Studios’ early Commodore 64 games.
It presents busy, old-school shooting action with updated sprite artwork by Dylan Barry and a soundtrack by Matt Macfarland. Players can customise the play options through more than 100 combinations. The game also supports Tate display orientation. Pester first appeared on Xbox Live Indies in early 2013 as Flump Studios’ first game developed for public release.
How Pester plays
- 01Custom play options
- More than 100 combinations provide different ways to configure the game.
- 02Updated sprite artwork
- Dylan Barry created new sprite work for the remastered presentation.
- 03Matt Macfarland soundtrack
- The game includes a soundtrack by Matt Macfarland.
- 04Tate display support
- The game supports Tate orientation for vertical-screen play.
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Pester: platforms & release
Is Pester worth it?
It is worth it if: retro shooter fans who want fast vertical action. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced shooter with less hectic action.
Where can I download Pester?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Pester's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Pester on?
Windows only.
